They Made the Land (1938)

They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.

• Year: 1938
• Genres: Documentary
• Countries: United Kingdom
• Languages: English
• Runtime: 20 min